Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-09
UNlONlSTS CALL A HALT.
There will be q Row ff the Tories go
I'm for Protection.

Special Cable Dispatch 10 THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Dec. 9.-As | have ventured TO point
out, the tory protection policy is considered a
cdsns beU by the liberal unionists This was
authoritatively announced by Lord Harrington
yesterday at the uniOnists' conference. He SAID
the adoption OF the protection policy would lead
TO disruption, for Which the uuionist-liberals
would not be responsible. THIS clearly shows
that Harrington is not disposed to back the gov
ernment In everything they please to do, and the
moment this support is withdrawn salisbury falls.
Harrington. however, has the strongest motives
not TO quarrel with Salisbury. HIS party,
although considerable in parliament,
HAS ALMOST DISAPPEARED ~ THE COUNTRY,
And general election would lead TO the retire
ment vi all except a few. ana these would only
get in by tory votes The tories VIII make strenu-
Gus efforts TO avoid the danger. Chapns attl-
tude has given great onensc to mis- own allies.
Lowther, another prominent man, ATTACKS hhE,
accusing him or dragging The Red Herring Oilret-
aiilsin across Its Scent, in aiiusion To Chaphn'S
proposed reiredy for Industrial depression py cur
rehey reform; ID other words, debasing the cur
reHcy. The Dusiy Ne10s says: s'Nobody was
present the protection meeting yesterday whose
opinions are worth straw, and the Arguments
We're worthy Of the company
Either Gnnsherg Burns Will Win.
Special Cable Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-The victory OF the British asso-
citation In the present chess tournament lies be-
tween Gun5oerg and Burns. Both have won
eight out OF a possible nine games, and Will play
for the first prize Monday. The contest may re-
suit in tie as the condition is two games. both
OF wnich mast be Won 10 secure the HIST prize.
Blackburn Is third and Gukertort fourth
EMHEkANTS FROM CHOLERA POreTN
Dr. Ranch, of Illinois, Condemns the
Action oS the New Orleans Author.
ities.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Dec, 9.-Dr. Ranch, secretary
OF the State Board OF Health, upon learning that
the ElySla had arrived at New orleans with 600
emgrants from the cholera-infected districts OF
Italy had the following telegraphic correspondence
Win DIR. Joseph Holt president of the louisiana
state Board OF nealth: ''ls there any truth IN the
repor, that the Elysla has arrived at New orleans
from Palermo with over 600 passengers from the
cho.era-iniected districts OF Italy?" To tais Pres
ident Holt made reply, as follows: ''Stea nshlp
Elysia left Palermo November with GA emIgrant
passengers and an English surgeon on BOARD.
Clean bill or health; no case or sickness voyage:
December 4; detained 3 days; extra careful dlsin-
lection or every article OF baggage ship apparel,
and entire vessel Reports from surgeon, captain,
and from Washington Indicate no cholera ia Italy
during the past MONTH On receipt OF the above
Dr. Rauch sent the following reply: "Regret that
you did no. detain the Eiysi and her passengers
longer. Twice has Cholera been Introduced into
this country via New orleans lt this season OF tlc
year. Norelance at this time on the reports OF the
surgeon, captain and Washington authorities In
regard 10 the existence or cholera In Italy during
the past month. Why was the Ely ysa sent u New
orleans instead OF 10 New lork:'